Authors for Grenfell Tower Fire Charity Auction.

At around 1a.m. on the 14th of June, 2017, a fire broke out in a residential tower block in West London. It took hold quickly and spread to overwhelm the building.

The entire block of 120 flats in the building were destroyed, despite the efforts of the heroic fire service.

Survivors have lost their homes, and the deaths of the victims is still rising as bodies are slowly being identified.

Authors for Grenfell Tower is an online auction focussed on raising money for the British Red Cross London Fire Relief Fund, in honour of residents affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.

The website says:

“The charity has been asked by Kensington and Chelsea council to help co-ordinate fundraising in an appeal to support the residents and neighbours of the Grenfell Tower.

Money will be given to people affected by the fire, including those who have lost everything, to buy the things they need to give themselves and their families as much normality as they can get at this extraordinarily difficult time. 

By donating to the London Fire Relief Fund people will be able to help those who have been injured, bereaved, left destitute or traumatised by this tragedy.”

Signed novels, cookbooks, personalised copies, first editions, and much, much more are offered by hundreds of authors who have been touched by the tragedy.  

Among the generous hearts are Cecelia Ahern, Zainab Jagot Ahmed, Becky Albertalli, Judy Allen, Sarah Baker, Elijah Barns, Holly Bourne, and John Boyne. And that’s just a handful of the people involved!

For more information on how to donate, information on the auction items, and how to bid or help in other ways please visit the Authors for Grenfell Tower website.

“If you need help after the Grenfell Tower fire or are concerned about a loved one, please call the casualty bureau on 0800 0961 233 or 0207 158 0197.

If you are a resident displaced by the fire, call 020 7361 3008.

If you are distressed by the situation and need someone to talk to, call the Red Cross support line to talk to a trained volunteer on 0800 458 9472.

Read more: Grenfell Tower Fire – how you can help“